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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.55, 1,493.21 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.55, 1,493.21 and 265.18 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.55 : 1,493.21 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.55/1,493.21 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.55x = 1,493.21 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.55x = 395,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,964.37/995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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